EWWI Worm Bin Sour Crop?

[@Dobromir_Chodkowski]

I really liked all your worm composting experiments. Pity there are no new videos on the channel

[@Co_Conditions]

This series gave me the confidence to start a bin. I now have two urban worm bags and they are doing fine. Thanks for the vids. Actually sad to see it end. 😆

[@LondonWorms]

If even just one person has had some fears allayed then my work here is done 😁 Cheers Yahchanan. Very much appreciated and good luck with the bins. Be sure to keep us up to date with how you're getting on. 😊👍

[@mllokie9075]

I got worms just a month ago and the gf is already ordered a VermiBag lol she is loving them and what we can do for our garden he is great to watch

[@sueliem755]

Hope all is well. Thank you for doing all the experiments and can't wait to see your next video. Cheers.

[@gaijinguide9017]

I’ve done a couple experiments myself to test what the “experts” say and so far have found that there really are very few feeding restrictions for red wrigglers. I’ve given them citrus, onions, even pickles and they’ve so far eaten through all of them. I think the main key is like you mention making sure the whole bin doesn’t go anaerobic. And since I do my bins outside plenty of “pest” like slugs, earwigs, roaches, and fly maggots have found their way in but none of them have ever caused any problems. For outdoor bins I’m a firm believer that the rules can be grossly broken!

[@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392]

I agree with everything you have said. People are too concerned about nonsense for worm bins. Worms have been around since the beginning of time and can find what they need when they need it. Unless they are soaking in a stinking totally anaerobic tote, they can turn it round on their own. Nice looking fat worms.

[@evelynwoolston7]

In the wild, or in a large, (not just deep) bin worms can get away from anything toxic. Sour-crop is horrid. We got it from using our pre-composted bedding and adding too many mouldy apples. There was no protein in the bin. I noticed it after 2 days, 3 or 4 dead and dying worms with their bodies as if a tight elastic had been tied around them. This is where their intestines had burst from nitrogen gas. Most of the other worms looked poorly, dirty rather than shiny, and lethargic. The bin smelt sour and musty. I was able to correct it by removing all the apples which smelt fermented and adding loads of clean cardboard & eggshells. The rest of the worms have now recovered

[@MyMicrobialGarden]

Love your investigations, can’t wait to see the rest of your findings.

[@HeirloomReviews]

Hope all is well my friend! The castings look great!

[@withabike]

Looking forward to your next work! Your channel is great! Thanks for sharing! wish you success!

[@SoCalgardener]

Been a year just checking in on how you and the experiment are both doing

[@familyfruit9833]

Just watched this whole series, really fascinating experiment. Do you still have plans for a conclusion video?

[@mascatrails661]

Looking forward to your next video with your thoughts on what's going on with protein poisoning and such

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

I still miss you... sending all good wishes and vibes....

[@Vermicompost]

Wow! I have really learned a lot within this series, I appreciate you testing all these misconceptions that are out there. The banana sacrifice was worth it because I and I'm sure many others were educated, entertained and delighted! Fantastic video!!! Can't wait for the finale🪱🪱🪱

[@LondonWorms]

Thank you so much. That's really appreciated my friend 😊👍

[@AJsGreenTopics]

You were not lying about overfeeding them.☠😎 Looking forward to seeing the results. Take care.

[@LondonWorms]

😁😁😁 Cheers AJ. Hope all is well with you my friend 👍

[@yousfmohd2682]

Very nice series for us to learn more about worm and we got more confidence waiting for more. Thanks for sharing your experience and experiments with us.

[@LondonWorms]

Cheers Yousf. Much appreciated my friend.

[@trppaintings]

Very interesting video... I'm new to worm farming but would be grateful if you could tell me what pot worms are and why they can be a problem? Thank you.

[@elizabethjenner7098]

Hi your videos are truly inspiring and amazing.I have kept my tiger worm colony under the stairs cupboard for the last year and I don't think any of the family have even realised they are even there.I absolutely love and adore my worms and have learnt so much from you on how to care for them and also if life gets in the way then how to set them up to survive and be able to pick them up again .many thanks Liz

[@another8125]

been looking out for your videos, have you tried adding bokashi composted food to your worm bin? That definitely seems to attract pot worms but the food does process a little bit faster.

[@karinspaink4813]

You make a great case that overfeeding, leaviing ot grit, or feeding aciic food is not necessarily what causes pearl of string in worms. So what does cause it, in your view? I've discovered a couple of worms in my bin that had it, and I'd like to prevent that from happening again. So I'm really curious. And thank you for your experiments!

[@karensterling5246]

Another KZbinr did a similar experiment and she found out that it was caused mostly from an alkaline or basic bin and not an acidic one. I appreciate the people who do the research instead of repeating what’s being said by others.

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

So missing your videos!! I hope all is welll!! Wishing you and Miss Sprinkles, and the worms all the best, Andy!!✨💖

[@philroberts7238]

Yes, there's an occasional fan from here in Australia who's wondering the same thing!

[@deewormsvermicomposting]

You made such a great point by sharing this experiment. Some people do drive their self crazy over their worms 🤪 worms are amazing little creatures 🪱

[@LondonWorms]

😁😁😁 I hear ya Dee .... I hear ya 😁

[@babetteisinthegarden6920]

Well I was just wondering how you're doing I hope all is well and COVID didn't get you and I'm wondering how your experiments with cotton is doing and if it left the polyester threads behind

[@melodylamour6123]

I was gifted 500 worms on Feb. 1st. So I'm about a month and a half. They seem to be thriving just fine in a coleman cooler. The only thing I worry about so far is the PH level. It tops out at 8. How would a person get it toward the 7? I grow tomatoes and bunching onions. Would they bring it more toward being acidic? Or if because the worms look fat and sassy and there has been a burst of new babies and everything seems fine, should I just leave things be? But if I needed to bring it down, how would I.

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

Aww, the end of the EWWI Bin....all good things must come to an end, I hear!! It's how the cookie crumbles so to speak! So be it!! I have always loved this experiment, and I'll never ever forget it!! It's been amazing and I'll never forget it!! 🥰 Loved the sacrifice, loved the experiment immensely!!! I do hope they thrive!! I hope that will happen!!! Pot worms are interesting I agree! Glad there is not a lot of them and I look forward to the final vid!! Sad that it is coming to an end though!! I have loved every bloody bit of this!!🥰Thank you, always Andy!✨💖

[@LondonWorms]

Aww that's very much appreciated Felicity 😁 They're just chilling at the moment. Getting ready for their final appearance. And they'll be thoroughly spoilt for Christmas for sure 😁

[@ExploringNatureTogether]

@@LondonWorms 😊That would please me so much, Andy!! I'd hate to think of a last goodbye before Christmas!!! I so look forward to that!! That makes me smile!! 😊💖

[@lisag9493]

You’re very clever when it comes to worms ,, well done 👍🏾

[@LondonWorms]

Thank you Lisa. You're very kind 😁 Much appreciated my friend 😊👍

[@jyothiryali]

I have a bad pot worm infestation in my worm bin. Should I add Dolomite lime to neutralize excess acidity to get rid of pot worms?

[@Danimarkali-pp4fp]

Hello. Are there holes in the bottom in the wormbin? I make a big feeding 2 times this month, now i can see that some of Them are dying. Is it because big feeding or is it because too much moist. And it smellss very bad. Thanks

[@iwonalasak-hughes5814]

Hi hope you are ok? Questions kindly can I asking you where did you get red wiggles on uk ? I tried to buy but always they have mix or den .

[@rebeccaloudermilk1145]

very interesting

[@iwonalasak-hughes5814]

I have 3 bins feeding them włosy the same in one bin few forma starter blow up they nad worms protein poisoning . I don't know why ?

[@Tiffany-bd1eb]

Noticed you haven't posted in over a year. Miss your vids and hope everything is ok!

[@Tiffany-bd1eb]

His last tweet was about a cardiac center 🥺

[@jenniferjuniper9118]

@@Tiffany-bd1eb I’ve been so worried but can’t find a way to reach out . Glad I’m not alone

[@swpatrice]

Thank you!

[@Flippin_Crazy]

Can anyone tell me what pot worms are?

[@Melanie8925]

Thank you so much 😊

[@LondonWorms]

Cheers Melanie. Much appreciated my friend 😊👍

[@jjonson8080]

What happened to his channel

[@uelitondejesus6388]

Esse pó branco que vc colocou como chama

[@Dav01969]

Great watch, mind at rest now, take my hat off to you

[@Tassie-Devil]

Regarding "past-best" - even a friendly green-grcer has to cover his a55 legally. I often buy "close date" (as we say here) veggies - especially expensive ones like red capsicum, parsnip etc... but I examine them for rot and cut out anything nasty. I rarely do I have to do this. Because the grocer has to be careful of "false advertising", so that no-one takes him/her to court. As for what I purchase, I dehydrate (NOT freeze-dry) anything that is close-date. Almost all of the vitamin-C and anthocyanins of the red capsicum (for example, and not to mention flavour!) are preserved for long-term scarcity, say during winter (best case scenario). Bottom line, I'm not going to complain if my grocer sells me something "safe" as "buyer beware". His willingness NOT to waste veggies getting close to rottenness is appreciated, and benefits all of us who need to be careful of expenditure, economy etc.

[@MK-yu3tc]

Will these wet waste produce heat as they breakdown and decay??

[@LondonWorms]

No it's not an issue in a bin this size and with these quantities. As energy is involved there will be some increase in heat but not nearly enough to cause the worms a problem.

[@LiliansGardens]

I miss the banana cake that could have been...but then the earthworms are better well fed Thanks for the video to teach us. I've started addinng a few pizza boxes as well...L16

[@LondonWorms]

Cheers Princess Lilian. I hear ya! 😁 I still hanker after that banana cake 😂

[@LiliansGardens]

@@LondonWorms I hope you are well and mis sparkles too. Take good care..

[@RedbushTea1]

Very interesting thanks for doing this :)

[@babetteisinthegarden6920]

Oh thank you for all the info unfortunately my worms just live in my compost piles I do nothing special and my biggest problem is keeping the pile moist

[@LondonWorms]

Sounds just perfect Babette 😁 Leaving them to just get on and do what they do best 😊 I'd love to live in a place where it's so nice and warm 99.9% of the time I'd have to water my bins 😁 Hope all is well with you my friend 👍

[@andrespkpasion]

I'd recommend you put crushed charcoal in your compost pile and worm bins if you decide to get them eventually. Helps a bunch with moisture retention and drainage at the same time.

[@MamiesDream]

How do you tell if the cardboard is just paper or plastic coated paper?

[@LondonWorms]

If it's glossy it's got some sort of coating on it.

[@wallysworms]

I really would like to see why protein poisoning happens because now we know what doesn't.

[@gaijinguide9017]

“I’m not a scientist I’m just giving my opinions based on experiments” That makes you a qualified scientist man! You’re probably more qualified to talk about vermiculture than most college Biology grads.

[@victorybase5847]

Where is the last video? I’m fairly new at worm husbandry & I killed my first batch of 300 worms. They all seemingly melted to pieces. I had no idea what was happening so I researched it & the internet agreed that they died of “protein poisoning”. So I ordered a 2nd batch of red Wigglers & before I even fed them many died of the same thing “protein poisoning” within 3 days of receiving them & feeding them nothing but the bedding they were in. So please. Where is the last video discussing the root cause of protein poisoning? I need to know what causes this. I don’t have access to cow or horse manure which I think may be part of the problem. I used a commonly used mixture of leaves & yard waste that had been wet down & mixed with shredded cardboard boxes, coffee grounds & crushed egg shells. One of my problems was that my online worm order the worms were extremely dehydrated when I got them. They had escaped from their shipping bag (dried peat moss) & spent several days in dry cardboard. Many worms were dead, totally dried & crunchy, scattered all through the cardboard. They escaped their little bag which was double stitched-but they were so dehydrated & desperate for water that they squeezed thru the stitching only to find themselves worse off for escaping. By the next morning I had dead & dying worms that were bubbled up & melting apart. What caused protein poisoning? Please share your opinion with me. The worms are all thriving now but I lost quite a few within the first 3 days. Great video series btw. Thank u for taking the time to share your experiments.

[@shyenghyrha]

It is due to anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that do not live or grow when oxygen is present). Paper and plastic do not let oxygen through. A closed plastic container with air holes, especially when a significant amount of the bedding is made from shredded paper, makes for a challenging environment. You can take off any type of lid or cover and dig through the bedding, giving it some fresh air. Take out any big pieces of paper/cardboard and give them bedding out of a material that can breathe. Soil, coconut coir, leaves, even food scraps, as long as it can let air through. Fermentation and composting will create some gas, this is normal and healthy. Too much gas however, lowers the amount of oxygen and creates another breeding ground for anaerobic bacteria. This is where the overfeeding myth came from, more food = more gas. Some types of food create more gas when they break down, mostly protein. The gas wants to travel up, out of the bin. The oxygen wants to be everywhere. All they need is a way in and out. Same root issue, same solution, take off the lid and be mindful of the amount of paper in the bedding. The worms will create tunnels, this will make room for fresh air and let the gas escape. In other words no need to dig through the bedding unless it smells anaerobic. The bedding ( NOT the food itself ) should smell like a forest floor, herbal, mossy. It is anaerobic if it smells rotting, nauseating, foul. Sometimes worms will migrate out of their bin, due to air pressure changes from a storm or stress. This behavior is natural and healthy, NOT a fault on your end. Digging in the bin creates stress. You might be a bird intent on eating them, who knows? You have to do it sometimes and they might try to flee under the cover of night. They can migrate to new lands when it rains, it's wet enough for them to travel. So if they feel the pressure change they may choose to risk it and travel out of the bin. A lid won’t do much, they will find a way out. Light will stop them, as light is painful to them So keep a light on if you expect a possible migration. It does not need to be bright, a children's night light will do. It has been a year since you asked, but just in case you are still looking for an answer. I hope this helps!

[@sandyjoao4489]

Hp d experiment does well.

[@LondonWorms]

Cheers Sandy

[@uelitondejesus6388]

Legal

[@dwiexotic]

Wow..cacing ..

[@LondonWorms]

Cheers DWI .... very much appreciated my friend 😊👍

[@rebeccawatson9284]

Apparently, they are happy and reproducing!